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 +//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
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 ===== Alabama Laws Regarding Registration ===== ===== Alabama Laws Regarding Registration =====
  
 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-See § 13A-11-200\\ +Section 15-20A-5\\ 
-[[http://www.niccsa.org/uploads/file/0e18741f10a84edfbab9ce304e4fdfef/SEXOFFENDERREGISTRATIONREQUIREMENTSALABAMA|http://www.niccsa.org/uploads/file/0e18741f10a84edfbab9ce304e4fdfef/SEXOFFENDERREGISTRATIONREQUIREMENTSALABAMA]]\\ +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-5.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-5.htm]]
-[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/|https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/ ]]+
  
 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
  
-See § 15-20-21\\ +Section 15-20A-7 and A-8\\ 
-[[http://www.niccsa.org/uploads/file/0e18741f10a84edfbab9ce304e4fdfef/SEXOFFENDERREGISTRATIONREQUIREMENTSALABAMA.pdf|http://www.niccsa.org/uploads/file/0e18741f10a84edfbab9ce304e4fdfef/SEXOFFENDERREGISTRATIONREQUIREMENTSALABAMA.pdf]]+[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-7.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-7.htm]]\\ 
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-8.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-8.htm]]
  
 === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
  
-Every three months; Section 15-20A-10\\ +Every three months; Section 15-20A-10f\\ 
-[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-10/|https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-10/ ]]+[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm]]\\ 
 +Adults for life Section 15-20A-3\\ 
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-3.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-3.htm]]\\ 
 +Some juveniles for life Section 15-20A-28\\ 
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-28.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-28.htm]] 
 + 
 +=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? === 
 + 
 +No.\\ 
 +Section III. Tiering of Offenses\\ 
 +[[https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf|https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf]] 
 + 
 +=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? === 
 + 
 +No.\\ 
 +\\ 
 +There was in 2009,\\ 
 +[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2009/Title15/Chapter20/15-20-28.html|https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2009/Title15/Chapter20/15-20-28.html]]\\ 
 +but it was repealed in 2011\\ 
 +[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2017/title-15/chapter-20/article-2/section-15-20-28/|https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2017/title-15/chapter-20/article-2/section-15-20-28/]]
  
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-All public: § 15-20-25\\ +Yes; see this from 5th FAQ:\\ 
-[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/|https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/ ]]+If the offense was a first conviction for Indecent Exposure or Sexual Misconduct, the offender will not appear on our site. An offender adjudicated as a juvenile (unless the juvenile was assessed as High Risk) or youthful offender (unless the youthful offender was over 18 at the time of the offense) is not posted on the website. If an adult sex offender was convicted out of state, in a federal or military court, or on an Indian Reservation, the individual will not be posted to the website until completion of a due process hearing in some cases.\\ 
 +[[http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=20&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders|http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=20&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders]] 
 + 
 +=== Is there a registration fee? === 
 + 
 +Yes. Adults pay $10 quarterly per registering authority (county/city)\\ 
 +Code of Alabama §15-20A-22\\ 
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-22.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-22.htm]]
  
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
  
-See § 15-20-26\\ +Section 15-20A-11 residency restrictions\\ 
-[[http://www.niccsa.org/uploads/file/0e18741f10a84edfbab9ce304e4fdfef/SEXOFFENDERREGISTRATIONREQUIREMENTSALABAMA.pdf|http://www.niccsa.org/uploads/file/0e18741f10a84edfbab9ce304e4fdfef/SEXOFFENDERREGISTRATIONREQUIREMENTSALABAMA.pdf]]+[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-11.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-11.htm]]\\ 
 +Section 15-20A-13 employment\\ 
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-13.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-13.htm]]\\ 
 +Section 15-20A-15 travel\\ 
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-15.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-15.htm]]\\ 
 +Section 15-20A-16 contact w/ victim\\ 
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-16.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-16.htm]]\\ 
 +Section 15-20A-17 loitering\\ 
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-17.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-17.htm]]\\ 
 +Section 15-20A-18 identification\\ 
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-18.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-18.htm]]\\ 
 +Section 15-20A-21 community notification\\ 
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-21.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-21.htm]]\\ 
 +Fee 15-20A-22\\ 
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-22.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-22.htm]]
  
 === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? === === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
  
-Section 15-20A-24 \\ +Section 15-20A-24; applicable only in “Romeo and Juliet” situations\\ 
-[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-24/ |https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-24/ ]]+[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-24.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-24.htm]]
  
 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
  
-Only to establish residence for work or school: Section 15-20A-14\\ +Within 30 days\\ 
-[[ +[[https://casetext.com/statute/code-of-alabama/title-15-criminal-procedure/chapter-20a-alabama-sex-offender-registration-and-community-notification-act/section-15-20a-14-adult-sex-offender-requirements-upon-entering-state|https://casetext.com/statute/code-of-alabama/title-15-criminal-procedure/chapter-20a-alabama-sex-offender-registration-and-community-notification-act/section-15-20a-14-adult-sex-offender-requirements-upon-entering-state]]
-https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-10/|https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-10/]]+
  
 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
  
 +They must appear in person with local law enforcement immediately.\\
 Section 15-20A-10\\ Section 15-20A-10\\
-[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-10/|https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-10/]]+[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm]]\\ 
 +Section 15-20A-14\\ 
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-14.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-14.htm]]
  
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 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
  
-Response needed.\\ +238 page document with sex offenses scattered throughout; sentencing is grouped by class of felony – A, B, C, – or misdemeanors rather than type of crime\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[http://sentencingcommission.alacourt.gov/Publications/Judges%20Reference%20Manual_Oct2010.pdf|http://sentencingcommission.alacourt.gov/Publications/Judges%20Reference%20Manual_Oct2010.pdf ]]
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +No.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +No.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? === === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +None.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-13A-6\\ +Age 16 Section 13A-6-70\\ 
-[[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/alabama|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/alabama]]+[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/13A-6-70.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/13A-6-70.htm]]
  
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-"the Alabama close-in-age exemption may completely exempt qualifying close-in-age couples from the age of consent law, or merely provide a legal defenseS that can be used in the event of prosecution." +Section 15-20A-24 and 43 - Victim over 13, no more than 4 yrs difference\\ 
-\\ +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-24.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-24.htm]]\\ 
-[[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/alabama|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/alabama]] +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-43.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-43.htm]]
- +
-=====   =====+
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
  
-Almost none; a few can petition; sex offenses, no: section 17-3-30.1\\ +Almost none; a few can petition; sex offenses, no-moral turpitude: section 17-3-30.1\\ 
-[[http://sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/Updated%20Version%20of%20Moral%20Turpitude%20Crimes.pdf|http://sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/Updated%20Version%20of%20Moral%20Turpitude%20Crimes.pdf]]+[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/17-3-30.1.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/17-3-30.1.htm]]
  
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Shelby County Sherriff\\ 
-[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/ |https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/ ]]\\ +[[https://www.shelbyso.com/|https://www.shelbyso.com/]]\\ 
-[[https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf |https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf ]]+\\ 
 +Alabama Law Enforcement Agency\\ 
 +[[https://www.alea.gov/|https://www.alea.gov/]]
  
 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ 
 [[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/AlaLegProcess_Desc.aspx|http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/AlaLegProcess_Desc.aspx]]\\ [[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/AlaLegProcess_Desc.aspx|http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/AlaLegProcess_Desc.aspx]]\\
-[[http://www.alabamaappleseed.org/uploads/4/3/3/1/4331751/leg_flow_chart2.pdf |http://www.alabamaappleseed.org/uploads/4/3/3/1/4331751/leg_flow_chart2.pdf ]]+[[http://alabamaschoolconnection.org/2013/12/19/how-does-a-bill-become-a-law-in-alabama-infographic/|http://alabamaschoolconnection.org/2013/12/19/how-does-a-bill-become-a-law-in-alabama-infographic/ ]]
  
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
  
-Click on crimes and offenses under subject here:\\ +Alabama bills can be found here:\\ 
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillsBySelectedSubject.aspx?BODYID=999999|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillsBySelectedSubject.aspx?BODYID=999999]]+[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/Splash_Bills.aspx|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/Splash_Bills.aspx]]
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Sex offender; sexual offense; sex offender registration
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Lexis; create account\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[http://www.lexisnexis.com/trial/uslm168473.asp?access=1-259552304&treatcd=1-348835911&gclid=CjwKCAjw06LZBRBNEiwA2vgMVeHBQR3LSK_-oMbVjp9aDDiWOe4KH5dmmupkbWdgTpgwW_b32vL4WBoC7-YQAvD_BwE|Lexis Nexis link]]\\ 
 +Once bill number is known\\ 
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillStatus.aspx|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillStatus.aspx]]
  
 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
  
-Click link below then click on committees\\ +Public Safety & Homeland Security\\ 
-[[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx|http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx]]+[[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/HseCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=2946&COMMITTEE=Public%20Safety%20and%20Homeland%20Security|http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/HseCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=2946&COMMITTEE=Public%20Safety%20and%20Homeland%20Security]]\\ 
 +Education and Youth\\ 
 +[[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/SenCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=3104&COMMITTEE=Education%20and%20Youth%20Affairs|http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/SenCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=3104&COMMITTEE=Education%20and%20Youth%20Affairs]]\\ 
 +Judiciary\\ 
 +[[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/HseCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=1795&COMMITTEE=Judiciary|http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/HseCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=1795&COMMITTEE=Judiciary]]
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
-click either house or senate and then click picture/name for contact info\\ +Click either house or senate and then click picture/name for contact info\\ 
-[[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx |http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx ]]+[[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx|http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx]]
  
-=====   ===== 
  
 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Contact information for state registry office === === Contact information for state registry office ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Website:\\ 
-[[http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=70&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders|Email or website needed.]]\\ +[[http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=70&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders|http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=70&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders]]\\ 
-(334) 353-1172\\ +email form here:\\ 
-[[http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfSubmitComments.aspx?ID=50 |Email Comment Form Here]]+[[http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfSubmitComments.aspx?ID=50|http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfSubmitComments.aspx?ID=50]]\\ 
 +(334) 353-1172
  
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-None at this time+No affiliate at present.
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/alabama/ |http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/alabama/ ]]\\ +Reform Alabama blog\\ 
-[[http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/ |http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/ ]]+[[http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/|http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/ ]] 
 + 
 +Sex Offender Resource\\ 
 +[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/alabama/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/alabama/ ]]
  
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Extensive juvenile registration section: Section 15-20A-27 - Section 15-20A-35\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/coatoc.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/coatoc.htm]]
  
  
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